Battery and Charging

kWh is a unit of energy, equivalent to the energy transferred in one hour by one kilowatt of power. The average electric car can do around 3 mi (5 km) on 1 kWh of energy.

100 kWh

AC charging

Maximum power the car can take when charging from an alternating current power socket. It is determined by the on-board charger power.

17.3 kW

DC charging

Maximum power the car can take when charging at specially designed DC charging stations. Such stations are usually located near the main highways to enable convenient road trips.

120 kW

DC charging time(from 0 to 80%)

The time it takes to charge the battery of the car from 0 to 80% at a specially designed DC charging station.

40 min (216 miles)

Powertrain

Acceleration 0-60 mph

4.2 sec

Top speed

140 mph

Engine power

Tesla doesn’t officially state the engine power of it’s vehicles. The number used here is the max power the battery of the vehicle can deliver to the wheels at one time.

417 hp

Engine Torque

487 lb-ft

Efficiency

37 kWh/100 miles

Body and Chassis

Drive type

AWD

Number of seats

Carry up to 7 passengers in Model S by adding seating for two children with rear-facing seats.

5/7

Dimensions (LxWxH)

196 x 77,3 x 56,9 in

Wheelbase

116.5 in

Curb weight

Curb weight or kerb weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables such as transmission oil and air conditioning refrigerant, while not loaded with either passengers or cargo.

GENERAL

The Tesla Model S is a mid-size luxury all-electric five-door liftback car, produced by Tesla, Inc. and introduced on June 22, 2012. It is the car that changed the world view of EVs and accelerated the world's transition to sustainable transportation. Model S is the safest, quickest car on the road—with industry-leading performance, range, and storage.

SAFETY

Model S is built from the ground up as an electric vehicle, with high-strength architecture and a floor-mounted battery pack allowing for incredible impact protection.
Model S achieved the highest NHTSA safety rating of any car ever tested.
Every Model S comes standard with the most advanced active safety features like side collision warning and emergency braking.

PERFOMANCE

Tesla’s all-electric powertrain delivers unparalleled performance in all weather conditions — with dual motor all-wheel drive, instant traction and torque control and ludicrous acceleration.
Conventional all-wheel drive cars employ complex mechanical linkages to distribute power from a single engine to all four wheels. Only Tesla has the technology to provide superior and independent traction to both the front and rear wheels by using dual motors.

RANGE

Model S can get you anywhere you want to go — with industry-leading range and convenient charging options, all over the world. Model S charges up to 80% in 40 minutes on a Tesla Supercharger.

AUTOPILOT

Autopilot advanced safety and convenience features are designed to assist you with the most burdensome parts of driving. Model S comes standard with advanced hardware capable of providing Enhanced Autopilot features today, and full self-driving capabilities in the future.

INTERIOR

Model S is built with best in class storage, seating for up to five adults and two children and an expansive 17-inch touchscreen. Advanced noise engineering creates sound dynamics comparable to a recording studio, while the standard Glass Roof provides a spacious interior experience for every passenger.

TOUCHSCREEN

The Model S 17 inch touchscreen controls most of the car's functions. Opening the all glass panoramic roof, customizing the automatic climate control, and changing the radio station all happen with a swipe or a touch. The touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, and steering wheel controls seamlessly integrate media, navigation, communications, cabin controls and vehicle data.

OVER-THE-AIR UPDATES

Model S is designed to improve over time with regular software updates, introducing new features, functionality, and performance.

EXTERIOR

Model S was designed for speed and endurance—with incredible aerodynamics, ludicrous performance and uncompromised aesthetics. Automatic door handles auto-present upon approach and withdraw when closed.

Awards & Achievements

Time Magazine: Best 25 Inventions of the Year 2012Yahoo! Autos: 2013 Car of the YearMotor Trend: 2013 Car of the YearAutoGuide.com: Reader's Choice Car of the Year 2013International Business Times: World Green Car 2013Green Car Reports: Best Car To Buy 2013Consumer Reports: 2013 survey of owner satisfaction produced a score of 99 out of 100The Telegraph: Top 10 cars that changed the world 2014

Safety Ratings

Tesla Model S Home Charging

0-100% charge*

NEMA 5-15120 volt / 15 amp / 1.4 kW

71 h

Standard americansocket-outlet

NEMA 14-50240 volt / 32 amp / 7.7 kW

13 h

American socket-outletfor electric oven

* We recommend to keep the battery charge level between 10 - 90% in order to prevent battery degradation.

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